Pepperidge Farm Bread Route Distributorship For Sale – Otsego County, New York

Pepperidge Farm Bread route for sale in the Otsego County, Delaware County, New York area for $130,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $20,000 down! Currently grossing $456,352 per year in sales and nets $79,560. Distributorship and territory is purchased through seller and contracted through Pepperidge Farm. Pepperidge Farm currently distributes its well known brands of bread and stuffing. This route currently has 9 accounts delivering to grocery stores and super stores. Current owner is able to service this route in 4 days per week. This is a country route in upstate New York with plenty of opportunity for growth! For a video presentation of this listing Go Here.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Price:

$ $130,000

Per Month

Cash Flow:

$ $79,560

Per Month

Financing:

$ Yes

Per Month

Listing:

$ Inactive

Per Month
What are the day-to-day operations of this route?

To summarize, you will deliver product to existing accounts that include grocery stores and cash accounts usually starting in the morning hours. Your responsibilities will include the following: Evaluate and creating an order of product needed for the shelf, pull the order from your inventory, receive the order through the back door, and then fill the order to the shelf.

What are the current average sales for this route?

Currently this route averages $8,776 per week or $456,352 per year in sales. Documentation will be provided to all serious buyers.

How do I get paid?

As an independent distributor you are paid by commission. This route currently receives an average of 20% of its gross weekly sales of $8,776; $1,755 per week.

How much can I make?

$1,755 per week is the routes gross weekly average or $91,260 per year. This number can be increased, by supporting the company’s promotions and up selling within your designated territory. Route values can also be increased by new stores opening, new product lines being added, and simple inflation.

Can I finance the route?

Third-party related financing may be available assuming buyer meets the lending criteria. As of December 2021, term lengths for 3 / 5 / 7/ 10 years are available. Interest rates are set by the lender and conducive with the market. All routes require a down payment at minimum of 10-15%. This required amount would need to be paid prior to closing. This information, and the terms of the route loan program, is subject to change.

What are my expenses and overhead?

Expenses include but are not limited to: (route payment if you finance), fuel, vehicle maintenance, handheld computer, and insurance (Note: route payments vary for each distributor, depending on how much money you put down verses how much you finance through the company). The current owner estimates $225 per week or $11,700 per year in operating expenses (Note: Expenses represent a cash purchase and do not account for finance payments if requiring a loan to purchase).

What type of insurance do I need?

Typically, a single owner operator of a route distributorship will need commercial insurance for their delivery vehicle and business liability insurance. Owners with multiple employees will need a multiple vehicle policy and workers’ compensation. Routes For Sale now offers discounts on insurance! Through our size and volume, we have partnered with some of the largest insurance brokers in the nation to offer the best rates. Request Your Free Insurance Quote Here.

What type of vehicle do I need?

The current owner services the route using a 2008 GMC Savana Cut-away (210,000 miles) that is available as a separate purchase. Estimated value is $9,500. Common delivery vehicles used for this type of business are step vans, box trucks and cargo trailers. If you are considering purchasing, leasing or financing a vehicle you can review additional information here.

What is the Gross vs the Net income?

The gross income for the route is $91,260 per year, minus your yearly expenses of $11,700 as mentioned above gives you a net of $79,560 per year.

How does the selling price of the route get determined?

All route sales are determined by a ratio based on a weekly sales average. The selling price of this route is $130,000 based on a weekly sales average of $8,776; you come up with a selling ratio of 14.8:1.

Do I have to pay for inventory or purchase product up front?

No, you do not have any out-of-pocket expenses when purchasing your inventory. You are however responsible for any inventory that cannot be accounted for through your sales. As long as you run the business as it is designed to operate, you will not have any out-of-pocket expenses or losses.

Who is responsible for damaged or out of date product?

Pepperidge Farm offers an allowance for stale and damaged product. HUGE!

Do I have to sign a contract?

Yes, as an independent distributor you sign a contract to represent Pepperidge Farm. The contract is to protect both the company and its distributors.

Pepperidge Farm Bread Route

Why is the distributor selling?

Owner is selling for family reasons.

How many accounts does the route have and where is the warehouse located?

Currently there are 9 accounts. The location of the accounts and warehouse will be disclosed upon execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Do I get paid full commission when something goes on sale?

Yes, this is one of the rare companies that will pay you full commission on the sale price of an item regardless of the discount it is being promoted at. In other words, if an item goes “Buy One, Get One Free”, you are NOT working for half commission.

How long has the seller owned the business?

The current owner has owned this route and territory for over 5 years.

How many days a week, and what hours do distributors work?

The current distributor works as needed to service customers. Distributor currently services accounts 4 days a week, taking Wednesdays, Saturday, and Sundays off. New buyers may be required to submit a business plan outlining service levels.

What about vacation time or personal days?

As an independent distributor/business owner you are responsible for servicing the route. It is our recommendation that you hire or train someone for additional time needed off. Additionally, you can network and hire distributors with previous route experience at RouteReliefDrivers.com.  Route Relief Drivers is a nationwide network that allows independent route distributors and vacation relief drivers to connect with each other. Each party negotiates its own terms and compensation.

What is required in order to qualify for purchase?

Typically, most company routes or distributorships will require you to attend an interview for approval from the company, background check, and form an entity such as an LLC or Corporation. This not only protects the company, but also ensures protection of your business. If you need help forming this, we recommend that you Form A Corporation Here.

What else should I know?

Pepperidge Farm is an aggressive company and GROWING year after year! This route has well established accounts and there is plenty of room for growth! Priced to sell at $130,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $20,000 down! Early hours allow great flexibility and freedom of personal time. Contact Us About This Route Here!

How can I learn more about these types of routes?

In order to provide New Buyers with as much information as possible we have put together a quick overview of the industry. Learn More About Pepperidge Farm Routes Here! 

Disclaimer: Routes For Sale is a Broker that brings buyers and sellers together. Routes For Sale does not represent, or is not affiliated with the company the distributorship is being offered. All agreements are made between the buyer and seller and not Routes For Sale. It is the prospective Buyer’s duty and obligation to verify the accuracy of the Seller’s representations and if necessary retain attorneys, accountants, business appraisers, or other professionals. The representation of income is based on a current 52 week sales average generated by the efforts of the current owner. As with any business you can make more or less.

Pepperidge Farm Bread
New York
Otsego County United States